We’re always celebrating something, and bringing new unforgettable experiences to the Peoria PlayHouse. Check out our calendar to see all the upcoming events!
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Membership Swap Weekend is Friday, April 24, 2026 - Sunday April 26, 2026! If you are a member at Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum, enjoy FREE general admission to these awesome Peoria area attractions: Peoria Zoo, Wildlife Prairie Park, and the Peoria Riverfront Museum! All you have to do is present your membership card and a photo ID and then go enjoy your weekend! Plan your visit today! Charges may apply for additional experiences. 
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
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2 events,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
Come play with numbers! Family Math is a new program that invites families with children ages 5-8 to explore math through creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. Each session is full of open-ended activities designed to help children see math as something playful, expressive, and part of every day life--from patterns in nature to shapes we build to rhythms we move to. Families will work together, sharing ideas, experimenting, and discovering new ways to look at… Read Full Post |
2 events,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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Join us for a special Members-Only Appreciation Night at the Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum! As a thank you for your continued support, members are invited to enjoy an evening filled with creativity, connection, and play. Spend extra time exploring the PlayHouse, meet and mingle with our Director, enjoy light bites in the Julep Room, and take part in a special painting edition of Open Art Studio. It’s a fun and relaxed way for families to… Read Full Post |
2 events,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
$80
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1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
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2 events,
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
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1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
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1 event,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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3 events,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
$80
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and other materials are always available at the front desk. No pre-registration is required. Cost: Regular admission rates at $10 per person or $4 with WIC/Link |
1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
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2 events,
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Ready… set… PLAY! Bring out the whole family to a day filled with excitement and entertainment – exploring all there is to do in the outdoors at Glen Oak Park! PNC Worldwide Day of Play is full of activities and attractions designed to excite kids of all ages. Keep in mind – there’s more to explore! Head to the Glen Oak Lagoon to check out the Clyde West Fishing Derby starting at 9:00am. The Peoria Zoo and… Read Full Post 
There's more to explore at the PlayHouse this summer! Join us and Peoria Zoo for Wild Encounters on the Porch: Second Saturdays, special monthly program where Zoo educators bring amazing animals and nature lessons to the PlayHouse! Happening every second Saturday from May through September, a new topic highlights an exciting animal group or environmental theme through up-close animal presentations, fun facts, hands-on activities, and nature-themed crafts where educators from the Peoria Zoo bring the… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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Celebrate Mother's Day with a day full of play and family fun at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum! On Mother's Day, all grown-ups receive FREE admission with the purchase of a child's admission. Spend the day exploring exhibits, creating memories, and playing together as a family while celebrating the moms, grandmas, and caregivers in your life. |
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1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
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1 event,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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1 event,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
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1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
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0 events,
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2 events,
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
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0 events,
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1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
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1 event,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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3 events,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
$80
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and other materials are always available at the front desk. No pre-registration is required. Cost: Regular admission rates at $10 per person or $4 with WIC/Link |
1 event,
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
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1 event,
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Celebrate Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month with us at Peoria PlayHouse during a special Cultural Connections event full of creativity, movement, and fun! Join us for an afternoon of storytime, a hands-on activity, and a special guest presentation exploring cultural expression through traditional dance. Come play, learn, and celebrate together as we explore some of the many cultures and traditions that help make our community so vibrant. Saturday, May 23 | 11:00 AM… Read Full Post |
2 events,
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
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0 events,
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2 events,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
Come play with numbers! Family Math is a new program that invites families with children ages 5-8 to explore math through creativity, imagination, and hands-on fun. Each session is full of open-ended activities designed to help children see math as something playful, expressive, and part of every day life--from patterns in nature to shapes we build to rhythms we move to. Families will work together, sharing ideas, experimenting, and discovering new ways to look at… Read Full Post |
1 event,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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2 events,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
$80
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3 events,
This summer, don’t just end the week — Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm (last entry… Read Full Post
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
Discover our world through maker and S.T.E.A.M. activities, movement activities, and stories. This program is for preschool-aged children (ages 3-5) and their caregivers. Nature Niños incorporates Spanish vocabulary, songs, and stories in its program. Dress for messes and movement! Nature Niños at Forest Park Nature Center: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM June 12, June 26, July 10, July 24 Nature Niños at Peoria Zoo: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM May 29, August 7, August 21… Read Full Post
$7
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2 events,
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session A (Ages 8-12): Sundays 12:00 - 2:00 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week (or 4-week) session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Session B (Ages 8-12): Sundays 2:30 - 4:30 PM 4/12 -… Read Full Post
$80
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0 events,
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2 events,
Come create art with us! Join us each week to explore how illustrators bring imagination to life through various artistic processes. Each month features a different theme. This program has been made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free
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Join the Peoria Park District for Talk About It Tuesday as we dive into the topic of Glen Oak Programming & Facilities. Location: Outside the PlayHouse in Glen Oka ParkDate: June 2Time: 5:30pm One attendee will win free admission passes to Peoria Zoo, Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum, Owens Ice Center, RiverPlex and 2 guided hikes at Forest Park Nature Center. These monthly gatherings are your chance to connect directly with the Peoria Park District Board of Trustees, ask… Read Full Post |
1 event,
This program focuses on parents and their babies, from birth to 12 months, giving them a place to gather and enjoy casual conversation with fellow parents while their little ones play. Guest speakers from partner organizations will lead discussions and activities related to infant growth, and development. The goal of this program is to support YOU as parents, and we invite you to both join and tell us how this program and community groups can… Read Full Post
Free
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3 events,
Who doesn’t love learning while playing?! During this program for children 1 - 4 years of age and their grown-ups, children develop language, small motor skills, and social skills while engaging in hands-on exploration. Each class includes: songs and musical instruments a read-aloud story time for play a visual art activity Look for a different theme each week! 7/23: Food 7/30: Getting Dressed 8/6: Trains 8/13: Textures 8/20 Farm 8/27: Doctor Advanced registration is recommended.… Read Full Post
$5 – $7
Begin Your Adventure at the PlayHouse! Whether you're just starting out or ready to level up, our Dungeons & Dragons sessions are the perfect way for kids to explore storytelling, build friendships, and sharpen their imagination. In each 5-week session, kids build characters, complete quests, and shape the fantasy world they play in--learning critical thinking, teamwork, and communication skills along the way. Teen Sessions (Ages 12-15): Thursdays 4:00 - 6:00 PM 4/9 - 5/7 | … Read Full Post
$80
Join us for a fun, sensory-friendly night with dimmer lights, less noise, and sensory toys. Open to children of all needs and abilities, and their families. Sensory Packs with noise-canceling headphones, fidget toys, sunglasses, and other materials are always available at the front desk. No pre-registration is required. Cost: Regular admission rates at $10 per person or $4 with WIC/Link |
2 events,
This summer, don’t just end the week — Make it a FriYay! Join us at Glen Oak Park for extended Friday fun at Peoria Zoo and Peoria PlayHouse Children’s Museum. More time to explore. More time to play. More time together. Every Friday from Memorial Day to Labor Day (5/29-9/4), stick around a little longer and enjoy extra evening hours at two of your favorite destinations: Peoria PlayHouse: Open until 6pm Peoria Zoo: Open until 8pm (last entry… Read Full Post
Come create art with us! Join us each week for an open studio experience where creativity takes center stage. Explore a variety of art forms—like painting, illustration, collage, and more—each inspired by a new theme. Come experiment, create, and have fun! This program is made possible by a grant from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois and is partially supported by a grant from the Illinois Arts Council Agency.
Free with Cost of Admission
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Celebrate 11 years of PLAY at the Peoria PlayHouse Children's Museum! Join us on Saturday, June 6 for a full day of birthday fun and FREE admission for all visitors! Plus, enjoy special pop-up activities throughout the museum, and plenty of opportunities to play, create, explore, and celebrate together. For more than a decade, the PlayHouse has been a place where families and friends make memories through imagination, discovery, and hands-on fun--and this celebration is… Read Full Post |
